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Historians believe the North Songun civilization emerged out of a series of related settlements in and around southeastern [[Kelekona]]. Throughout its existence, the civilization was never completely centralized, instead including a wide number of polities and city-states, though at times several large kingdoms and empires did form in this space. The civilization spread both through the establishment of new colonies over time, as well as the subjugation of other indigenous peoples, particularly in [[Telonaticolan]] and [[Titechaxha]]. "Proto" North Songun civilization reached its traditional extent into those countries by around 500 BC, from which point development of the civilization would occur inward through a series of continuous reform and religious, social, and economic revolutions. The cities of the North Songun were noted for their urban planning, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy. Their economies were comparable to Occidental contemporaries, and the wealth of these civilizations allowed for a flourishing of art and literature. The North Songun civilization was the first in Crona to establish a lasting literary tradition, and its written histories provide most major insights to scholars regarding the history of pre-[[Aster's expedition|Asterian]] Crona.

For the latter part of its history, the states of the North Songun existed alongside, and then in opposition to, [[Varshan]]. The Anzo-based state emerged in the shadow of the North Songun before eventually overtaking it. Political instability in the North Songun began after major 13th century religious changes, a process which greatly weakened the states of the North Songun. Their wealth and relative weakness exposed them to [[The Hunt (Varshan)|the Hunts]], an annual Varshani raid that began in the 15th century and lasted through the 18th century. The constant military pressure from Varshan, fragile political systems, and weakening economy led to the total collapse of all North Songun states by 1500 AD.

For the latter part of its history, the states of the North Songun existed alongside, and then in opposition to, [[Varshan]]. The Anzo-based state emerged in the shadow of the North Songun before eventually overtaking it. Political instability in the North Songun began after major 13th century religious changes, a process which greatly weakened the states of the North Songun. Their wealth and relative weakness exposed them to [[The Hunt (Varshan)|the Hunts]], an annual Varshani raid that began in the 15th century and lasted through the 18th century in some form. The constant military pressure from Varshan, fragile political systems, and weakening economy led to the total collapse of all North Songun states by 1500 AD.

Today, [[Arcerion]], [[Kelekona]], [[Telonaticolan]], [[Titechaxha]], and [[Malentina]] occupy the majority of lands traditionally included within the extent of the North Songun civilization, and to a degree the people of the latter four countries are the descendants of the North Songun people.

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The world around the North Songun civilization had changed dramatically during the Rotten Century. [[Aster's expedition]] had exposed [[Crona]] to the [[Occident]], precipitating major changes throughout the rest of the continent. The arrival of Aster and others brought about dramatic change in neighboring Varshan. The [[Zurgite_Varshan#Žuqulid_Revolution|Žuqulid Revolution]], beginning in around [[1408]], changed Varshan's footing to one of war and conquest. In the preceding centuries, it had eclipsed its North Songun neighbors in population, dwarfing the war-wearied North Songun people in terms of military prowess and capability. Accordingly, the once wealthy and still populous North Songun became targets of [[The Hunt (Varshan)|the Hunt]] - a seasonal raid by Varshani forces into the lands of the North Songun for slaves and monetary plunder.

===Aftermath===

By 1500, all states which could have conceivably been defined as North Songunite were destroyed, both by Varshan's annual raiding as well as by other neighbors. The territory remained divided, allowing several neo-Songunite uprisings to occur throughout the 1500s, especially as the successors and neighbors of the region continued to be harassed by Varshani raiders. By [[1580]], the North Songun corridor had become something of a perpetual warzone, which not only complicated the function of the Hunts but created a problem for Varshan's border security. Accordingly, in [[1592]], Varshani armies on the Hunt did not return with slaves and plunder, but instead stayed within the former North Songun area for three years, establishing new tributaries with would solidify the area while making no resistance to the ongoing raids. Varshani families, as well as other peoples from the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, were imported to establish new ruling dynasties in the occupied territories, which would also include large numbers of displaced persons and slaves from other locations in [[Crona]]. The new tributary governments form the original basis for the modern states of [[Kelekona]] and [[Titechaxha]].

By 1500, all states which could have conceivably been defined as North Songunite were destroyed, both by Varshan's annual raiding as well as by other neighbors. By this time, and afterwards, the region faced a sharp decline in population, due to pestilence, famine, death, and many inhabitants being carried off into slavery. The territory remained divided, allowing several neo-Songunite uprisings to occur throughout the 1500s, especially as the successors and neighbors of the region continued to be harassed by Varshani raiders. By [[1580]], the North Songun corridor had become something of a perpetual warzone, which not only complicated the function of the Hunts but created a problem for Varshan's border security. Accordingly, in [[1592]], Varshani armies on the Hunt did not return with slaves and plunder, but instead stayed within the former North Songun area for three years, establishing new tributaries with would solidify the area while making no resistance to the ongoing raids. Varshani families, as well as other peoples from the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, were imported to establish new ruling dynasties in the occupied territories, which would also include large numbers of displaced persons and slaves from other locations in [[Crona]]. The new tributary governments form the original basis for the modern states of [[Kelekona]] and [[Titechaxha]]. After this reorganization, the ferocity and size of the Hunts declined, but individual nobles and other private parties in Varshan continued to continually raid the North Songun until the 18th century.

==Religion==

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 Historians believe the North Songun civilization emerged out of a series of related settlements in and around southeastern [[Kelekona]]. Throughout its existence, the civilization was never completely centralized, instead including a wide number of polities and city-states, though at times several large kingdoms and empires did form in this space. The civilization spread both through the establishment of new colonies over time, as well as the subjugation of other indigenous peoples, particularly in [[Telonaticolan]] and [[Titechaxha]]. "Proto" North Songun civilization reached its traditional extent into those countries by around 500 BC, from which point development of the civilization would occur inward through a series of continuous reform and religious, social, and economic revolutions. The cities of the North Songun were noted for their urban planning, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy. Their economies were comparable to Occidental contemporaries, and the wealth of these civilizations allowed for a flourishing of art and literature. The North Songun civilization was the first in Crona to establish a lasting literary tradition, and its written histories provide most major insights to scholars regarding the history of pre-[[Aster's expedition|Asterian]] Crona.
-For the latter part of its history, the states of the North Songun existed alongside, and then in opposition to, [[Varshan]]. The Anzo-based state emerged in the shadow of the North Songun before eventually overtaking it. Political instability in the North Songun began after major 13th century religious changes, a process which greatly weakened the states of the North Songun. Their wealth and relative weakness exposed them to [[The Hunt (Varshan)|the Hunts]], an annual Varshani raid that began in the 15th century and lasted through the 18th century. The constant military pressure from Varshan, fragile political systems, and weakening economy led to the total collapse of all North Songun states by 1500 AD.
+For the latter part of its history, the states of the North Songun existed alongside, and then in opposition to, [[Varshan]]. The Anzo-based state emerged in the shadow of the North Songun before eventually overtaking it. Political instability in the North Songun began after major 13th century religious changes, a process which greatly weakened the states of the North Songun. Their wealth and relative weakness exposed them to [[The Hunt (Varshan)|the Hunts]], an annual Varshani raid that began in the 15th century and lasted through the 18th century in some form. The constant military pressure from Varshan, fragile political systems, and weakening economy led to the total collapse of all North Songun states by 1500 AD.
 Today, [[Arcerion]], [[Kelekona]], [[Telonaticolan]], [[Titechaxha]], and [[Malentina]] occupy the majority of lands traditionally included within the extent of the North Songun civilization, and to a degree the people of the latter four countries are the descendants of the North Songun people.
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 The world around the North Songun civilization had changed dramatically during the Rotten Century. [[Aster's expedition]] had exposed [[Crona]] to the [[Occident]], precipitating major changes throughout the rest of the continent. The arrival of Aster and others brought about dramatic change in neighboring Varshan. The [[Zurgite_Varshan#Žuqulid_Revolution|Žuqulid Revolution]], beginning in around [[1408]], changed Varshan's footing to one of war and conquest. In the preceding centuries, it had eclipsed its North Songun neighbors in population, dwarfing the war-wearied North Songun people in terms of military prowess and capability. Accordingly, the once wealthy and still populous North Songun became targets of [[The Hunt (Varshan)|the Hunt]] - a seasonal raid by Varshani forces into the lands of the North Songun for slaves and monetary plunder.
 ===Aftermath===
-By 1500, all states which could have conceivably been defined as North Songunite were destroyed, both by Varshan's annual raiding as well as by other neighbors. The territory remained divided, allowing several neo-Songunite uprisings to occur throughout the 1500s, especially as the successors and neighbors of the region continued to be harassed by Varshani raiders. By [[1580]], the North Songun corridor had become something of a perpetual warzone, which not only complicated the function of the Hunts but created a problem for Varshan's border security. Accordingly, in [[1592]], Varshani armies on the Hunt did not return with slaves and plunder, but instead stayed within the former North Songun area for three years, establishing new tributaries with would solidify the area while making no resistance to the ongoing raids. Varshani families, as well as other peoples from the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, were imported to establish new ruling dynasties in the occupied territories, which would also include large numbers of displaced persons and slaves from other locations in [[Crona]]. The new tributary governments form the original basis for the modern states of [[Kelekona]] and [[Titechaxha]].
+By 1500, all states which could have conceivably been defined as North Songunite were destroyed, both by Varshan's annual raiding as well as by other neighbors. By this time, and afterwards, the region faced a sharp decline in population, due to pestilence, famine, death, and many inhabitants being carried off into slavery. The territory remained divided, allowing several neo-Songunite uprisings to occur throughout the 1500s, especially as the successors and neighbors of the region continued to be harassed by Varshani raiders. By [[1580]], the North Songun corridor had become something of a perpetual warzone, which not only complicated the function of the Hunts but created a problem for Varshan's border security. Accordingly, in [[1592]], Varshani armies on the Hunt did not return with slaves and plunder, but instead stayed within the former North Songun area for three years, establishing new tributaries with would solidify the area while making no resistance to the ongoing raids. Varshani families, as well as other peoples from the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, were imported to establish new ruling dynasties in the occupied territories, which would also include large numbers of displaced persons and slaves from other locations in [[Crona]]. The new tributary governments form the original basis for the modern states of [[Kelekona]] and [[Titechaxha]]. After this reorganization, the ferocity and size of the Hunts declined, but individual nobles and other private parties in Varshan continued to continually raid the North Songun until the 18th century.
 ==Religion==

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